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- May 7, 2004
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Great win today. Started poorly and allowed Burnley onto us which lead to the early goal. It became a bit end to end with chances either end. Then around 20-25 mins in we started to gain control. The Son goal was so well taken, a finish I don't think we see enough from him as usually he drills these efforts. I just felt we were too wasteful with the chances we made but I was loving the quick passing and then movement forward for the return ball. The 2nd goal came just at the right time as with the amount of forward play we gained we needed to be in front to show for it.
2nd half was far better from the start, we increased the tempo and I think Burnley making a defensive change played further into our hands. When we got the 3rd we didn't slow down which was a real plus for me. We pressed for the 4th and 5th which came quickly together. I loved the variation in each attack. There really are multiple avenues, whether counter breaks, long balls from the keeper, angled balls from midfield, defenders coming out with the ball or the interchanges between the front 3. Maddison really took control that 2nd half, even the way he picked the ball up deep and played the ball quickly then moved for the ball and passed forward to Porro who then assisted Son.
The only thing that was a shame was how after 5-1 and the changes with Hojbjerg and Perisic we lost our flow a bit. The tempo came down where I feel the idea of the subs at 5-1 was to bring fresh energy. It might sound silly at 5-1 but I would like to see us keep pressing for more goals. That for me will make us better and I think that will come in time. Instead it kind of felt like we went to protect a lead which is not necessary when you have a 4 goal cushion. It just allowed Burnley to play back into the game towards the end and get a goal. That just adds an unnecessary negative feel at the end even though we've thrashed them 5-2.
Loving this brand of football. It's a funny one too because the more attacks we make the more it will also be frustrating to not score every time. We've scored 5 away from home yet had chances for more. I think the shift for Son up top makes a lot of sense now. The wide position doesn't fit him so well but his movement roaming central is causing all sorts of problems for defence. Then when a game opens up he's perfect for playing on the shoulder of the last defender. He just suits both ways of playing, front foot possession or counter football. Soloman was pretty disappointing really but it's early days and he hasn't played much. Kulusevski is intelligent and strong on the ball but lacks a bit of end product. Those wide positions are up for grabs when Johnson and Gil are there too.
Maddison my MOTM today. Took control when we needed him too, scored a wonderful goal and then went looking for the ball and influenced the game to allow us to push for more goals. It really allowed to kill the game when 3-1 can turn into a tricky game if they get one back later on.
2nd half was far better from the start, we increased the tempo and I think Burnley making a defensive change played further into our hands. When we got the 3rd we didn't slow down which was a real plus for me. We pressed for the 4th and 5th which came quickly together. I loved the variation in each attack. There really are multiple avenues, whether counter breaks, long balls from the keeper, angled balls from midfield, defenders coming out with the ball or the interchanges between the front 3. Maddison really took control that 2nd half, even the way he picked the ball up deep and played the ball quickly then moved for the ball and passed forward to Porro who then assisted Son.
The only thing that was a shame was how after 5-1 and the changes with Hojbjerg and Perisic we lost our flow a bit. The tempo came down where I feel the idea of the subs at 5-1 was to bring fresh energy. It might sound silly at 5-1 but I would like to see us keep pressing for more goals. That for me will make us better and I think that will come in time. Instead it kind of felt like we went to protect a lead which is not necessary when you have a 4 goal cushion. It just allowed Burnley to play back into the game towards the end and get a goal. That just adds an unnecessary negative feel at the end even though we've thrashed them 5-2.
Loving this brand of football. It's a funny one too because the more attacks we make the more it will also be frustrating to not score every time. We've scored 5 away from home yet had chances for more. I think the shift for Son up top makes a lot of sense now. The wide position doesn't fit him so well but his movement roaming central is causing all sorts of problems for defence. Then when a game opens up he's perfect for playing on the shoulder of the last defender. He just suits both ways of playing, front foot possession or counter football. Soloman was pretty disappointing really but it's early days and he hasn't played much. Kulusevski is intelligent and strong on the ball but lacks a bit of end product. Those wide positions are up for grabs when Johnson and Gil are there too.
Maddison my MOTM today. Took control when we needed him too, scored a wonderful goal and then went looking for the ball and influenced the game to allow us to push for more goals. It really allowed to kill the game when 3-1 can turn into a tricky game if they get one back later on.
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